Batman: Year One
Seen it?2011 | 64 min | Action, Animation, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) or Kick-Ass, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery
- Ben McKenzieBatman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Bryan CranstonJim Gordon (voice)
- Eliza DushkuSelina (voice)
- Jon PolitoCommissioner Loeb (voice)
- Alex RoccoFalcone (voice)
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